Blades, Delaware
Blades: Town of the United States
About
Blades is a town located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,241. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,498 inhabitants.
The town was created 174 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Blades
| Population : | 1,498 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Delaware (United States) |
| County : | Sussex County |
| Postal code : | 19973 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 302 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:58:48 (24th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 17.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Blades is located at 38°38'8"N 75°36'36"W (38.6356700, -75.6099300).
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Demographics
The population of Blades increased by 17.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,241 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,259 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,274 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,292 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,315 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,340 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,367 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,396 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,426 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,454 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,498 | 2.94% | estimation process |
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Schools in Blades
College & universities near Blades, DE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164313 | Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury (MD) | 21804-7131 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Blades, DE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| CDE | Cambridge, Maryland | 100 Heron Boulevard | BUS |
| ESN | Easton Airport, Maryland | 29137 Newman Road | BUS |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
Post offices near Blades
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford Post Office | Seaford (DE) | 19973 |
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 12,278 | City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America |
| Seaford | 8,246 | City in Delaware, United States |
| Georgetown | 7,797 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Millsboro | 4,665 | Town of the United States |
| Laurel | 4,511 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA |
| Lewes | 3,417 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America |
| Milton | 3,129 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Selbyville | 2,617 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Bridgeville | 2,440 | Town in Delaware |
| Ocean View | 2,245 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Long Neck | 1,980 | Census designated place |
| Delmar | 1,879 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Rehoboth Beach | 1,592 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Bethany Beach | 1,283 | Town in Delaware |
| Greenwood | 1,175 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Frankford | 1,020 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Blades distances to largest Delaware cities
